Senior Director External Engagement – Lung Cancer

Business Introduction GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centered on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems. Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges. Position Summary As Senior Director External Engagement, you will lead the Commercial engagement plans with External Experts and key Congresses across the full range of inline and lifecycle strategies for GSK in Lung Cancer, working across functions and regions to shape strategy and deliver patient impact. You will partner with R&D, medical, access & insights colleagues alongside local markets to build clear, evidence-led external engagement and congress plans. This role offers growth, visible impact, and the chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. This role will suit individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, are comfortable with ambiguity, and who are motivated to drive performance with high impact for Lung Cancer. The selected individual will need to demonstrate high accountability for impact and strong track record of external engagement and developing innovative approaches to develop and mobilize advocacy in highly-competitive markets. Key responsibilities: • Lead the development and execution of global commercial external engagement strategy and associated tactical plans for Lung Cancer across all inline and lifecycle indications. • Ensure enterprise collaboration (especially with medical affairs & R&D) to align on goals, strategies, tactics & enabling insights to position GSK as a leader in Lung Cancer • Collaborating strongly with medical and co-create markets, leverage and refine the Key External Expert (KEE) framework aligned to asset and tumor area strategy to develop and mobilize advocacy. • Deliver high-quality and high-impact KEE engagement and congress strategies and tactics through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. • Establish and track key performance indicators to measure commercial impact and inform rapid learning cycles. • Coach and develop stakeholders and influence senior leaders to secure resources and alignment. • As a member of the Global Commercial team, input into overarching asset and tumor area strategies • Ensure KEE engagement and congress strategies comply with relevant regulations and internal policies and maintain high ethical standards. Why You? Basic Qualification • Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, or a related field. • Minimum 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. • Prior experience working in lung cancer specifically. • Demonstrated experience leading external engagement and congress strategies • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in a matrix environment. • Proven ability to use data and insights to inform strategic decisions and measure outcomes. Preferred Qualification • Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, MSc, or related). • Commercial Experience at the global or above-country (e.g. regional) level. • Track record of managing external agencies and vendor partnerships. • Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management and ROI assessments. • Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior st